Wolf Hour

Studded with a multitude of twists, this unputdownable standalone thriller from the author of the Harry Hole books sees a detective on the hunt for a sniper become increasingly disturbed himself.

This killer has a story.

When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air.

To tell it, he needs to get caught.

When the shooter strikes again, it’s maverick detective Bob Oz they call in to crack the case. They don’t think this victim will be the last.

And this wolf wants the world to know...

As the body count rises, Oz suspects something even more sinister is at play. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more disturbed he becomes. Because this serial killer reminds him of someone dangerous: himself.

He’s only just getting started.

Wolf Hour is a gritty standalone thriller packed with unexpected twists, dark secrets and bubbling personal and political tension, from the king of the cliffhanger.

MEDIA REVIEWS

Electrifying - Crime Monthly

A taut standalone from the king of Nordic noir - i

Absolutely magnificent! Nesbø rules the crime fiction world. - Dagbladet, Norway

Jo Nesbø’s skill is unmatched ... weav[ing] politics and societal matters into a solid crime story. - Stavanger Aftenblad, Norway

Bob Oz is the ultimate anti-hero. Nesbø writes with linguistic flair and masterful twists. The greatest tension lies between the lines - Adresseavisen, Norway

Wolf Hour takes us on a tour of the USA ... excellent entertainment and suspense in classic Nesbø style - NRK, Norway

The plot is cunning and spectacular, yet realistic and frightening. Wildly entertaining from start to finish! - Dagsavisen, Norway

Hooks you in immediately, there's an unnerving air of suspense throughout and meticulous attention to detail - the clever parallel timelines providing just enough clues to keep the pages turning. But, of course, it wouldn't be a Nesbo novel without twists no one sees coming - Independent

Nordic noir master Nesbø sets his sights on the American Midwest in this exquisitely plotted, darkly funny thriller that tackles gun control, police corruption, and psychological trauma in contemporary Minneapolis ... Readers will have no doubt they’re in the hands of a brilliant storyteller. This soars - Publishers Weekly

[Wolf Hour] is a pleasure to read with its engaging, easy-twisting plot, its cerebral touches, and characters like Liza, a bartender whose teasing scenes with Oz are highlights. /…/ Another standout standalone from the author of the Harry Hole series - Kirkus